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Paper Towel Dispencer

07-24-2010, 11:06 PM

I have started this thread to show want I made.
This is not the only way to make one nor is it the best way.

I work on old MX bikes. Forks, shocks and engines all pulled apart leaking oil everywhere. I don't use rags to mop up the oil as this would mean having an endless supply. Rather I perfer to use paper towel. I went looking for a dispencer a month ago but none of the machinery shops I purchase from had any for sale nor did they know where to get one.

Today I decided to make one out of, you guessed it "Aluminium"
The Ali I used is 3mm or 1/8" thick 6060 T5.
I had this laying around after a job so the material this time did not cost me anything.
I also used a length of 19mm or 3/4" diameter ali tube, also 6060 T5.

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The paper towel dispencer needs to be sanded and polished but basically it is done.
I have to drill two small holes in the end of the tube for the locking pins but the hardware shop is shut today so that will have to wait till tomorrow.

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Hi Bob,
Yes it is easy to get a good finish with ali.
I just think of it like timber and you can use just about all the same tools.
To cut unusual shapes in ali I use a hand scroll saw.
Welding ali was my last problem but I have the hang of it now.
Good luck with the side cover

Ji

Grip it and Rip it

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Hi Sberry,
It does not matter how fancy they are, it is not a test, it is just showing how we have solved a problem in our workshops so we may encourage others to have a go.
None of this stuff is that hard, but can really save some time in the workshop.
Thanks for adding to this thread